Hero MotoCorp has named Arun Jaura as its new chief technology officer. In the new role, Jaura is to head the company's extensive Research Development (RD) ecosystem. Jaura is to report to Pawan Munjal, chairman and chief executive officer, Hero MotoCorp.

Jaura has served as the managing director of Michelin India Technology Center. He started his career with the Defense Research and Development Organization.